The World Casino Directory's Gaming Industry News covers land-based and online happenings in the industry. Our coverage here will inform readers about everything from employment and job fairs to major moves being anticipated by the big industry players. Reporting on sweeping regulatory changes as well as the oft-times more nuanced fluidity of case law and legal interpretations of existing laws are some of the items we cover in this section.
Industry participants will find pre-show and post-show coverage of some of the most important conferences and tradeshows in the gambling world, whether land-based or iGaming in nature or both. Thought leaders and those looking to increase their knowledge of current trends in the global gaming industry may wish to visit our Calendars of Gaming and iGaming Conferences and Seminars for important details on summits ranging from G2E (Global Gaming Expo) and ICE to roundtables focused on sportsbetting.
We cover important industry events and changes from American tribal gaming and the Caribbean to India and Macau. If it affects the industry, for professionals or players, you'll find the story here. New licenses, casino sales, M&A, and labor relations are just a few of the story leads we chase for you and report on in this section.
In a significant policy shift, the ruling coalition in Northern Cyprus has introduced a legislative proposal that could dramatically change the gambling landscape by allowing Turkish Cypriots to enter casinos f...
In a pivotal move, Illinois legislators are advancing a bill (SB118) that seeks to categorize compulsive gambling as a substance abuse disorder, potentially transforming the support system available for individ...
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has escalated its measures against illegal gambling applications, achieving significant milestones in its regulatory efforts. As of early 2025, the KSA has successfully ...
In 2024, Atlantic City’s casino sector confronted significant economic challenges that resulted in declines in both revenue and profits. Data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement indicate that the...
Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...
North Carolina experienced a record-breaking surge in sports betting activity during March 2025, thanks largely to the excitement around college basketball’s March Madness. According to data released by the Nor...
Scheduled for a grand opening in the third quarter of 2025, Resorts World Sentosa is set to enhance its luxury hospitality offerings with the introduction of The Laurus, the first resort in Singapore under the ...
In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting economic policies, major U.S. casino operators such as Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Resorts International are being compelled to reassess t...
In a transformative move, Star Entertainment Group is set to hand over the reins to Bally’s Corporation following a $300 million acquisition deal. This agreement promises to secure the Australian casino operato...
After years of legal battles and halted development, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has taken a significant step forward in its long-standing plan to bring a casino to Taunton, Massachusetts. The Tribe’s Welcome C...
A sweeping effort to legalize gambling and establish a state lottery in Alabama was abruptly shelved in the state legislature, with its primary sponsor now declaring the issue effectively buried for the foresee...
The City of Baltimore has initiated a groundbreaking lawsuit against the sports betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel. Filed in the Baltimore City Circuit Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, the legal action accu...
Hawaii is on the verge of a significant shift in its long-standing stance against gambling, as a bill to legalize online sports betting moves closer to approval. While it won’t take effect in time for this year...
The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to protect state residents from illegal gambling, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 11 offshore casinos operating without the necessary state ...